May Robson

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia May Robson (19 April 1858 - 20 October 1942) was an actress and playwright. A major stage actress of the late 19th and early 20th century, Robson is best known today for the dozens of 1930s motion pictures she appeared in when she was well into her seventies, usually playing cross old ladies with hearts of gold.

Known For

Bringing Up Baby

as Elizabeth Random

A Star Is Born

as Lettie Blodgett

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

as Prostitute at Clinic (uncredited)

Dinner at Eight

as Mrs. Wendel

Lady for a Day

as Apple Annie

Anna Karenina

as Countess Vronsky

Alice in Wonderland

as Queen Of Hearts

The King of Kings

as Mother of Gestas

Wife vs. Secretary

as Mimi Stanhope

Red-Headed Woman

as Aunt Jane